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    Gunsmithing Type of Metal on Matte Savage Bolt Handles?

    I've turned down a few SS and Blued Savage bolt handles in order to thread and install a custom bolt knob and they machined OK. I set up a matte finish knob and went to machine it and HSS would not come close to touching it! It almost seems like its case hardened? I stuck my huge 3/4" carbide...
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    Gunsmithing What size media for bead blasting?

    What size glass bead media to get for a nice smooth bead finish on barrels and other parts including aluminum? There is a local supplier that carries all kinds of media in 50 pound bags. He said there is about 10 different ones and could not tell me grit equivalent since the manufacturer uses...
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